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    Economics MSc

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    Edinburgh, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £27,100.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits

    Economics MSc at University of Edinburgh is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Edinburgh, GB. Tuition is £27,100.

    About the program

    Provides high-quality training in economics and econometrics through three routes: Economics, Economics (Econometrics), and Economics (Finance). Part of the Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics (SGPE), taught in Edinburgh by faculty from eight Scottish universities, emphasizing analytical theory, mathematics, and statistics.

    Focus: research
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    May 4, 2026
    Round 2
    Jun 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Results from a graduate admissions test (such as the GRE or GMAT) are not strictly required, but we highly recommend that you provide them... quantitative reasoning result in the 80th percentile or higher.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition) before 21 January 2026: total 100 with at least 23 in reading and listening, and 20 in speaking and writing.
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in reading and listening, and 6.0 in all other components.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £17,500.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Economics MSc at University of Edinburgh cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Economics MSc at University of Edinburgh is £27,100 across 180 required credits.
    Is Economics MSc at University of Edinburgh online or in-person?
    Economics MSc at University of Edinburgh is offered in-person.
    How long does Economics MSc at University of Edinburgh take to complete?
    Economics MSc at University of Edinburgh is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Economics MSc at University of Edinburgh?
    Per the program's published guidance: A strong UK 2:1 honours degree
    What work-permit options follow Economics MSc at University of Edinburgh?
    Post-completion work rights for Economics MSc at University of Edinburgh: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)